USCIS is increasing specific immigration fees for fiscal year 2027 to reflect inflation, with changes taking effect for any benefit requests postmarked on or after October 16, 2026.
The adjustments apply to annual asylum applications, certain parole and travel documents, initial employment authorization documents for asylum, TPS, or parole applicants, and TPS applications. These updates follow the July 22, 2025 Federal Register notice that implemented H.R. 1 fees and include annual inflation adjustments specified in that legislation.
The new amounts are modest but mandatory. The annual asylum application fee rises from $102 to $105. Form I-131 immigration parole fee increases from $1,020 to $1,050. The initial Form I-765 EAD fee for asylum, parole, or TPS applicants goes from $560 to $570. Form I-821 TPS application fee moves from $510 to $520. Requests submitted with the old fee after the effective date will be rejected.
These changes are part of ongoing immigration news 2026 and reflect routine policy updates tied to inflation. Applicants should confirm the correct fee amount on the USCIS website before mailing any filing to avoid delays.